UQ encourages innovative teaching practices that meet the academic and professional needs of its students.

UQ has more than 2000 academic staff dedicated to teaching and research, and many are recognised internationally as leaders in their fields. More than 160 adjunct professors share their experience and leading-edge knowledge, based on their extensive work experience in industry, the professions and many other areas of life.

UQ has won more Australian Awards for University Teaching than any other university. The University of Queensland won two major awards at the 2004 Australian Awards for University Teaching. Dr Merrilyn Goos won the 'Social Sciences' category, while the UQ Graduate School won an institutional award for the category 'Provision of support services (on- and/or off-campus) that assist student learning'. Dr Jimmy Botella was a finalist in the Biological Sciences, Health and Related Studies category.

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